Senior Suites -

Job Summary : Y ou will administer oral and topical medications to residents. You must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.

Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state / federal guidelines and regulations.
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of five rights of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.
• Records the administration of medications and / or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift.
• Observes for and reports any reactions and / or s ide effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift.
• RN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certified Medication Aide (CMA) : 1 year

Must be available to work weekends.

Pay rate can be based on experience and negotiated in the interview.

No Baylor pay is available.

Last updated : 2024-06-19